‘Religious Freedom’ Laws Across the States

20 states have “religious freedom” laws. Indiana’s law, written more expansively than other states, has caused a national uproar. Critics say it could be used by businesses to deny services to gay and lesbian couples.

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12 states introduced legislation this year. Despite opposition to Indiana’s law, Arkansas’s legislature passed a similar bill on Tuesday. Similar bills have stalled in Georgia and North Carolina.

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20 states have “Religious Freedom” laws. Indiana’s law, written more expansively than other states, and caused a national uproar. Critics say it could be used by businesses to deny services to gay and lesbian couples.

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12 states introduced legislation this year. Despite opposition to Indiana’s law, Arkansas’s legislature passed a similar bill on Tuesday. Similar bills have stalled in Georgia and North Carolina.

Sources: Human Rights Campaign; National Conference of State Legislatures; American Civil Liberties Union